Culture and behaviour

Governance news bites – 5 September

A collection of interesting news snapshots and related material from the past two weeks.

Avoiding dysfunction at the board table

A dysfunctional board will disempower, create a lack of transparency, and an imbalance of power. Is there a way to avoid or repair this?

• Board dynamics
• Purpose

Trust and respect build better boards

Find out why having the right conversations within the right environment is needed for effective decision making.

• Board dynamics
• Due diligence

Cheers for board chairs

The board chair has to balance the dual roles of being a member of the board and being the chair.  

• Chairing
• Leadership Conference

Motherhood and leadership: Is the juice worth the squeeze?

Women directors can face obstacles when they want to have children. Three women explain why the 'motherhood penalty' is real.

• Director duties
• Diversity

Shift in H&S governance needed – from compliance to principles-based leadership

Governance lessons arising out of the Whakaari/White Island volcanic eruption health and safety prosecutions. 

The value proposition of modern boards

A panel discussion from the 2024 IoD Leadership Conference on how boards can add value.

• Diversity

IMHO: Benefits of board diversity

Increasing diversity in the governance community bodes well for the success of New Zealand boards and their organisations.

• Diversity